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Arsenic poisoning effects are serious and deadly, especially on children. A well- known human carcinogen, arsenic poisoning effects can cause cancer, damage to the brain, nervous system, and immune system. Children younger than six are at the highest risk for exposure of arsenic poisoning effects due to the playgrounds constructed of pressure treated wood. Children are playing on arsenic-laced wood despite the alternatives available for CCA.
The most common wood preservative in North America, CCA pressure treated wood continues to pose a possible risk of serious and deadly medical conditions and arsenic poisoning effects to those exposed. Despite the EPA announcement to phase out pressure treated wood available to consumers because of possible arsenic poisoning effects by January 1, 2004, environmentalists and parents do not find the government actions adequate.
When the EPA made the announcement that pressure treated wood would be phased out in February 2002, the agency only stated it was due to the possible risk of exposure causing arsenic poisoning effects. Industry officials maintained that the phase out decision was based on customer interest but continued to stress the safety of CCA, arsenic-containing wood. Studies now indicate that the effects of arsenic poisoning on children especially have been underestimated.
Pressure treated wood using arsenic, an effective poison for hundreds of years, was used in deck construction for many years but is no longer sold for residential use. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned most uses of arsenic as a pesticide...
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